Nutritionist

Job purpose

Fair Haven Community Health Care’s Nutritionist is a vital member of FHCHC’s clinical team responsible for nutrition counseling to address a wide variety of health issues and chronic illness prevention and management. FHCHC serves a diverse population with a high proportion of pediatric obesity, diabetes, and nutrition-sensitive chronic conditions. We aim to support our patients nutritionally so that they may achieve their best health. As a key member of the Food As Medicine program, the Nutritionist serves as an advisor and develops nutrition education curriculum. Within this interdisciplinary team, this position works closely with medical providers, primary care teams, care coordination and social services agencies to deliver nutrition education and nutritional support to families with chronic disease/malnutrition and food insecurity.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide dietary services in the form of clinical visits in accordance with FHCHC guidelines, state and federal laws and regulations
• Develop nutrition plans and implement interventions based on knowledge of patient’s current health
• Complete monthly, quarterly and yearly assessments of clients and adapt nutrition plans as needed
• Implement personalized, age-specific and culturally appropriate nutrition strategies
• Deliver client nutrition recommendations to physicians, nurses and aides
• Provide nutrition education and counseling for patients
• Attend and actively participate in FHCHC department and team meetings to promote collaboration of services
• Leads community-facing nutrition education Food As Medicine programming and advises curriculum development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field required, a Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field preferred; Registered Dietitian (RD) certificate or Certified Dietician-Nutrition Specialist (CDN) is required
• CT State Board licensure required
• Experience with one-on-one and group nutrition counseling
• Fluency in the Spanish language preferred
• Familiarity with New Haven and/or Connecticut Emergency Food Systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Certified in CPR and First Aid
• Knowledgeable in the principles and practices of nutrition counseling
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term & Long-Term Disability)
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Schedule

Full-time position

Pay

$50,000 - $60,000 annually

Culture

At Fair Haven Community Health, our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, patient-centered care that is culturally responsive

American with Disabilities Requirements

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.